ECE Objective 7 02 Understanding Techniques for Guiding

ECE Objective 7. 02 Understanding Techniques for Guiding Children’s Behavior

What are the major goals of guiding children? To promote prosocial behaviors l Examples of prosocial behaviors l To teach self-control l Examples of self-control l

What are the two types of guidance? l Direct l involving l physical and verbal actions Indirect l involving behavior outside factors that influence

Direct guidance techniques l l l l l Use simple language Speak in a relaxed voice Be positive Offer choices with care Encourage independence and cooperation Be firm Be consistent Provide time for change Consider feelings Intervene when necessary

Indirect guidance techniques l l l l l Open classroom, good visibility Close monitoring of young children Large, open spaces Bathrooms easy to find and use Fixtures at children’s levels Place to hang up their own coats Low shelves and sinks to help with cleanup Designated place for all toys and materials Cues on shelves to show what is stored there Marked containers

Recommended techniques for guiding behavior l Positive reinforcement l Using consequences l Warnings l Time out l I–messages l Effective praise

Effective praise con’t… l. Make praise age-appropriate l. Give praise immediately l. Establish eye contact l. Don’t overuse praise

Recommended techniques for guiding behavior con’t…. l Suggesting l Prompting l Persuading l Redirecting l Modeling l Listening, active listening l Ignoring l Encouraging l Promote positive self-concept

Promote a positive self-concept con’t… l Words/actions l Reactions l Subtle messages l Verbal/nonverbal feedback l Activities making children feel good about themselves l Experiences that provide student success